The Joyful Flamingo

As we round out 2024, Emily wanted to have a little fireside chat and bring all of YOU to the mic by answering some of the Flock's questions that were asked during a recent Ask Me Anything poll! An eclectic mix of topics to say the least, but today's episode feels like a bestie heart to heart about some of the things you've been wondering! This will be the last episode of the pod for the year -- be sure to check back in sometime in January for the first show release of 2025! Time Stamps: 0:25 - Intro 4:58 - Question 1: How do you navigate the social media struggle and stay in the present moment?14:09 - Question 2: What are some of your fave activities to do with young kiddos during the holiday season?21:59 - Question 3: What's on YOUR Christmas wishlist / what are your top suggestions for gifts over the holiday season? 28:15 - Question 4: How is Emily feeling? An update on my recent health diagnosis for those of you who have been asking! 33:07 - Wrap Up and DisclaimerConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

As the world we live in relies increasingly on our devices, the power of human connection WITHOUT a screen becomes that much more important. On today's episode, Emily welcomes Amy Weinland Daughters to discuss her experience of writing each of her 580 Facebook friends a handwritten letter. They talk about what sparked Amy's desire to do this and the profound meaning that came out of it. Ultimately, today's show shines light on how incredibly meaningful our human connections with each other are, and how they impact our overall wellbeing! It's a feel good episode of hope & joy to kick off the holiday season! Time Stamps:0:34 - Intro2:57 - Introducing Amy to the podcast6:18 - How and why Amy's journey with handwritten letters started 14:07 - Writing all 580 of her Facebook friends an individual handwritten letter18:40 - Surrendering and releasing the idea of instant gratification26:08 - How this journey continued on after the first initial 580 letters28:40 - Use this idea as the catalyst for something special this holiday season31:24 - Listen and follow your ideas in your hearts all the way through to fruition 33:32 - Recap35:15 - DisclaimerTo find out more about Amy, checkout her website here! You can also follow her on IG @smokinhotamysConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

On today's extra personal show, Emily opens up about her struggles with worrisome thoughts...very vulnerably, and explains a bit more about how it can cross over into unhealthy territory for her! Even though she doesn't feel like she's on the other side of being able to offer her own personal advice on the topic... she's currently in the thick of trying to learn new strategies for herself to lessen the weight and wants to  share the two key things that her therapists have suggested, in hopes that the ideas help someone else too! If you're a worry wart, know a worry wart, or love a worry wart... this one's for you!Time Stamps:0:45 - Intro 1:35 - How ARE you?7:14 - When Emily's worry takes on a mind of it's own and crosses a line9:07 - Emily's theme of lack of control and health . . . what's yours?12:12 - Worry does nothing ... so why do we do it?14:45 - How Emily's worrying manifests17:35 - How to use the CIA Model to help with worrisome thoughts 21:30 - Stimulating the vagus nerve to bring about calm 26:30 - Let me be your girl28:32 - Disclaimer Resources Used: Overwhelmed at Work - How to Use the Control Influence Accept ModelHow can I stop being a worried mom?Stimulate the vagus nerve & reduce stress with simple exercisesConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Work, work, work, work, work! It’s the first thing people ask  about when we meet them to describe ourselves - - but does it need to be the biggest part of our identity? In today's show, Emily talks about what that might mean for us if we decide to make shifts or transitions in our careers! Maybe you're like her, and you think of yourself as multi passionate... seeking diversity in the work that you do! Maybe you've made transitions in your work to accommodate other circumstances in your life! Listen in as we welcome Mady Smith to the mic (an expert in career and academic advising) to have a chat about the shifts we may see in our career trajectories, the reasons behind those transitions, and what we can do to keep joy in the forefront of our work lives! Be sure to share this episode with a friend who could benefit!Time Stamps:0:54 - Intro 2:47 - Introducing Mady Smith7:17 - The shifts Mady's career has taken and how it led her to birth her comapny11:08 - How Mady overcame her hesitations to shift careers as a young Mom14:50 - Why are we so hesitant to make a career shift?18:00 - The average amount of career paths in this day and age 20:30 - The idea of being multi passionate - Emily's career transitions based off of desires and circumstances 24:30 - All of your skills and interests don't need to be part of one career32:00 - Shifting career identities once we become parents & tips from Mady for anyone who may be wondering where to start with a career transition38:52 - Services that Mady offers through her business Future in Focus41:18 - Recap and Emily's fave parts of the discussion43:02 - Disclaimer How to Connect with Mady Smith:Click here to access her website Find her on IG @futureinfocusccConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

This age old question of whether you're an introvert or an extrovert is much more nuanced than we realize. Today, Emily explores the descriptions of all the personality types that land on this sliding scale, and explains how the knowledge and understanding of the theory as a whole is MUCH more beneficial for you than being able to label your personality type correctly! Time Stamps: 0:30 - Intro 1:00 - A bit about our inaugural Flock Joy Reset Retreat3:50 - The myths and misconceptions of extroverts vs introverts 6:20 - The description of an extrovert in depth8:00 - The description of an introvert in depth9:48 - What can we gain by knowing which personality type we identify with11:54 - What if you don't identify as either an introvert or an extrovert13:00 - What is an ambivert and the varying degrees of this personality type16:25 - Signs that you may be an Introverted Extrovert17:38 - Signs that you may be an Extroverted Introvert18:27 - Identity crisis19:30 - How women's hormonal cycles affect the theory22:10 - Why it's most important to understand the theory as a whole rather than where you specifically land on it25:20 - Maybe it's not the answer, but rather the way we ask the question that matters26:40 - DisclaimerResources Used for this episode:20 Brilliant Ways to Know you're An Introverted ExtrovertExtroverts, Introverts, and Everything in BetweenIntrovert vs. Extrovert Personality: What's The Difference?Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

As Canadian Thanksgiving approaches this weekend, Emily chats  about extending your gratitude beyond the holiday! What impact does expressing your gratitude have on your overall wellbeing? This episode gives some suggestions on how to make your gratitude practise more of a 'way of life', rather than another task to check off once you've pulled out a journal and a pen each day. It ends with a #GratitudeForJoy challenge that will guide and amplify your thankfulness over the next 30 days! Be sure to keep your eye out for this challenge on The Joyful Flamingo's social platforms!Time Stamps:0:43 - Intro 3:40 - Beyond the feast and beyond the journal - what does this mean?6:55 - Why expressing our gratitude daily is so impactful for our overall health 10:15 - What’s the missing piece?11:30 - How to use habit stacking17:02 - Gratitude mantras, cue the eye roll!18:43 - How to get your kids on board 20:00 - NOTICE the Thank You's you say throughout the day 22:14 - Don’t delay it - - share your thankfulness in the moment you feel it23:45 - Be mindful of the language you’re using 25:05 - Don’t overthink it 26:16 - 30 Day Gratitude for Joy Challenge 27:58 - Outro 29:33 - Disclaimer **We couldn't upload a picture into show notes, so keep your eyes peeled on my FB and IG accounts for the 30 Day #GratitudeForJoy Challenge!Resources Used for this Episode:How to Practice Gratitude - MindfulGiving Thanks Can Make You Happier - Harvard HealthConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Emily welcomes 3 experts in education to the show to chat about the transition back into another school year! Did you know that it's normal for this transitional period to last for months? Have you been wondering how to help ease the transition back for your kids and your family at large? Find yourself asking if what you're experiencing with your kiddos at home during this time is common? This episode is for you! The time stamps below give a good sense of when we chat about each age group .... but I highly encourage you to listen to the whole episode! Maybe it'll give you some nostalgic feelings of where your kiddos started... or some foresight as to where they're headed in the years to come! TIME STAMPS:0:00- Teaser 1:08 - Intro3:51 - KINDERGARTEN/PRIMARY CHAT with JENN HANNA5:46 - Separation anxiety  9:58 - Sleep and behaviour changes at home12:28 - Tips for parents 16:12 - Older primary years and the shift away from play based learning17:20 - The social piece of friendships at this age19:35 - INTERMEDIATE GRADES (7/8) CHAT with NICKI DICKSON22:05 - Anticipation of Highschool24:17 - Signs that your intermediate student is having a hard time transitioning 25:32 - The importance of teaching our kids to advocate for themselves29:58 - The first few months are hard when establishing expectations31:21 - HIGH SCHOOL CHAT with JASON POOLE34:19 - Changes in Highschool to be prepared for35:33 - Signs that your high school student is having a hard time transitioning37:07 - What the Student Success Resource is for students in high school40:17 - Resources for Grade 9 students heading into highschool 43:07 - The complexities of what students of this age group are dealing with45:38 - Wrap up and takeaways47:43 - Disclaimer Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Welcome back, Flockies! Season 2 is officially here and we're starting with today's episode which is ALL about REST! After humming and hawing about whether or not to take a break from the podcast for the summer, Emily shares with you why it was the best decision ever, in hopes to inspire you to make more time for REST for yourself! She chats about her own experience in slowing down this summer, what came from it, and how you can do it too! With tangible tips on how to get better sleep, to the 6 different forms of rest, this episode is the sign you need to just FLOCKING do it! REST assured.... it's the best way to proactively protect your joy! Now, the REST is up to you! Time Stamp:0:50 - Intro 1:33 - Welcome Back! / Stats on Season 15:30 - The reason behind our summer pause 10:56 - Scheduling rest in PROACTIVELY15:56 - Rest IS productive 18:12 - Rest as a foreign concept to the ambitious woman and the guilt that comes attached to it20:35 - We were never meant to live so fast21:56 - Doing less to have more23:41 - How to better your sleep (one form of rest) 28:45 - The 6 forms of rest to consider 33:47 - The world doesn't need you busy, it needs you here and present and joyful36:04 - DisclaimerResources Used for this episode:Just 29% of Canadian workers used all of their vacation time in 2022: survey | Benefits Canada.comPredictors and disturbances of sleep quality between men and women: results from a cross-sectional study in Jordan | BMC PsychiatryRest is Productive: How to take a break without all the guilt - ARC Counseling and WellnessWhy restorative rest makes you more productive and how to achieve it - Work Life by Atlassian"I Usually Fall Asleep Within Minutes": People Are Revealing Their Unconventional Advice For How They Drastically Improved Their SleepConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Welcome to our Season 1 finale! On today’s episode, Emily is bringing some of her all time favourite women to the mic for a multigenerational chat— her Grandma, Mom, and oldest daughter! Each of the four generations will answer the same 12 questions without having heard the responses from the other family members! Listen in to see the similarities and differences that span across 85+ years of Anderson women! Who knows... maybe it'll even inspire you to do the same thing with the fierce women in YOUR family and create an heirloom of your own!We’ll be back for Season 2 towards the end of the summer! Thank you for being part of our Joyful Flamingo Flock!Time Stamps :0:45 - Intro 3:55 - Explanation of how the episode works 6:53 - Welcoming 4 generations of Anderson women to the mic 7:47 - Did you have any nicknames growing up? 8:54 - What was your favourite subject in school? 10:06 - What was your favourite thing to eat as a child? 11:09 - What did you want to be when you grew up? 12:22 - How did you you spend your time after school as a kid? 13:50 - What are your favourite parts of yourself? 15:45 - What world events happened during your childhood? 18:13 - If you could travel anywhere, where would it be? 19:08 - Give a piece of advice to someone who’s younger than you. 20:29 - How are you similar to your mother? 23:36 - What is the best way that you know how to care for yourself? 25:51 - Thank you / Wrap up of the SEASON!Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

In today's episode, we chat about all the ways in which Mother Earth takes care of us. Emily shows us how our connection to nature is directly related to our own wellbeing and how spending at least 2 hours each week in natural environments can level up our health. Tune in for some simple ideas of how to get outside more and really reap the benefits for yourself!Time Stamps:0:35 - Intro2:06 - How connecting with nature is two fold3:20 - Nature Perscriptions in Canada7:55 - Ways in which connecting with nature will benefit you12:30 - Simple things we can do to enhance our connection with nature20:03 - Start the habit now during the warmer months20:45 - Wrap Up and a reminder for the pause in production coming upResources Used to Create this Episode:Canada’s National Nature Prescription Program, PaRx, Celebrates Two Years in OntarioMENTAL HEALTHPaRx: A Prescription for Nature - Why Nature?Nurtured by nature7 ways to connect with nature | Kew8 Ways to Connect with Nature in Your Everyday Life – Bearfoot TheoryGrounding – The universal anti-inflammatory remedy - PMCConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

In today's episode, Emily talks about the things we can do as ordinary families to lead a more eco friendly and sustainable lifestyle... because when Mother Earth thrives, we do too! Everything we need to do to help Mother Earth with her well being are often the very things we need for our OWN well being too! Listen in to get Emily's top ten things to help your family shift into taking care of the earth and ourselves a little bit better. Time Stamps:0:48 - Intro2:00 Why this episode took Emily a while to wrap her brain around4:10 - What we're ACTUALLY doing to our planet6:23 - Why in taking care of Mother Nature, we're actually taking care of ourselvse8:45 - RE-PURPOSE12:15 - GO PAPERLESS13:55 - RID OF SINGLE USE17:11 - BUY IN BULK 19:19 - GROW/MAKE YOUR OWN FOOD21:20 - REDUCE FOOD WASTE23:50 - CLEANING AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS25:48 - SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY WITH OUR WALLETS28:56 - SAVE ENERGY IN OUR HOME 30:02 - USE YOUR BODY MORE 31:06 - SPEND MORE TIME IN NATURE32:30 - Wrap Up / Reminder about pause in productionResources Used to Create this Episode:12 Ways to Live More Sustainably 30 Ways to Become a More EcoFriendly FamilyTop 10 Sustainable Lifestyle And Green Living Tips For Families |Sustainable Family: How we plan to live a more sustainable lifestyle#DYK? Some interesting facts about the environmentConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

In today's episode, Emily shares loads of questions that you can ask your child after school that will ACTUALLY elicit connection and conversation! With some simple tweaks to the questions we're posing as parents when our kiddos return home from school, we can say goodbye to the dreaded one word answers from them each and everyday! Listen in for more!Time Stamps: 0:34 - Intro 1:20 - We've surpassed over 5000 downloads!3:00  - Shifting the types of questions we're asking7:00 - Only use 1 or 2 questions each day and prepare for an adjustment period10:47 - Questions that help gauge where your child is at and help open them up12:45 - Questions that allow kids to talk about the things that feel challenging for them16:27 - Questions that allow kids to focus on the positive parts of their day 18:32 - Questions that are  open ended and let children go in different directions 19:35 - Questions that focus on relationships being built at school and give a sense of their social emotional well being 23:34 - Questions that hone in on the more academic side of school 27:32 - Questions that are light and airy and easy for kids to answer 29:28 - A great sentence starter to show your kids you thought of them throughout the day31:15 - An announcement about the summer schedule for the podConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Emily's Hot Hubz joins us for another episode of Mike on the Mic where he gives the male perspective on the topics discussed on the show from February to May! Today, they discuss everything from periods, to Barbie to content consumption, overthinking, men's retreats and more. It's always a good time when these two lovebirds share a conversation on the mic for you all, so listen in and share with all your male counterparts! Time Stamps:0:19 - Intro 2:08 - Welcoming Mike to the mic4:18 - Mike unpacks what he learned about women's cycles 8:30 - Mike's thoughts on the messaging in the Barbie movie and the Ken character11:00 - Mike's take on the 20 questions every woman should ask herself 15:00 - Mike and Emily discuss content consumption in their household 24:13 - If Emily's an over thinker, Mike's a chronic over thinker 26:00 - Mike's favourite items on Emily's birthday list 29:57 - Mike chats about the idea of men's retreats31:50 - Mike's favourite episodes since he was on the show last in January 32:56 - Outro Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Mothers - fierce, gentle, strong, vulnerable, calm, protective, compassionate. Today’s episode celebrates ALL YOU MAMAS in the lead up to Mother’s Day this coming weekend. From birth stories to the best and the hardest parts of motherhood, stay tuned for a show that highlights YOUR stories, YOUR journey… and will make you feel connected to the motherkind and remind you of the strength, power, and beauty that lies within mothers. As Maya Angelou says “A mother’s love liberates”. Time Stamps0:45 - Intro 3:30 - A mother's instinct is fierce in the animal world 7:47 - Interesting facts about mothers11:02 - Emily's two very different birthing experiences 18:30 - Flockie A's Birth Story 22:00 - Flockie B's Birth Story 26:26 - Flockie C's Birth Story 29:18 - Flockie D's Birth Story 31:30 - All of YOUR best and hardest parts of being a Mom34:50 - The work we do as mothers35:21 - A love note to my own two little ladies and my mom36:55 - A love note to the flock Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Emily's birthday is this week and she's coming at you with a special celebratory episode! Today, she lists the 36 things she wants to do in her 36th year!!! Which ones would you add to YOUR list?! Listen in to find out what they all are! Time Stamps: 0:48 - Intro3:30 - The list you might not be expecting 6:18 - Numbers 1 through 5 - from dates to grandparents, retreats, bench pressing, and 10k steps9:50 - Numbers 6 through 10 - from protein to Au Noir, singing, scrolling, and reading 14:28 - Numbers 11 through 15 - from gardens to dinner parties, good china, lash care, and dancing 17:39 - Numbers 16 through 20 - from canoeing to getting dressed, clothing staples, sugaring, and mammograms 20:54 - Numbers 21 through 25 - from knitting to minimizing, recipe boxes, fires and tires, and proactive health care24:40 - Numbers 26 through 30 - from building community to core values, performing, drinking water, and skinny dipping 27:13 - Numbers 31 through 36 - from merch to seafood, no spend months, taking risk, camping, and posture 30:09 - Recap and Goodbye Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

WARNING: The content in this episode contains information about someone's serious mental health struggles. If you are struggling yourself, please visit the support links in the show notes below. Today's episode continues the conversation with Betty and Desirée Ford about their healing journey after a catastrophic car accident altered their lives in May of 2018. In this second part of the series we talk about the power of music in the hospital room, how Des re-trained her brain to make memories after experiencing traumatic brain damage, and  the shifts that have happened in regards to self-image, relationships, careers, personal growth, and more. Today's show will leave you feeling an immense amount of pride for two people who you may not even know! Time Stamps:0:50 - Intro 2:35 - A recap of what Desirée's injuries looked like after her accident 3:40 - The healing power of music and the role it played in the hospital room 6:15 - When Des spoke for the first time after 4 months of no speech11:35 - What the hardest part was for Des to swallow when she woke up from her coma and the surgeries that felt the most difficult16:29 - Memories - what came back, and how Des had to learn how to create new ones amidst still struggling with her mental health 21:35 - How Des' relationships were affected and what they look like now28:50 - Des' connection to herself and how her self-image and self-love transformed over the years 31:00 - How Des is using her beautiful body as a canvas 34:38 - The bittersweet feeling of being at the end of her surgery road 36:36 - How Des views the world now having gone through what she did37:39 - Betty talks about her 'paling' as a caregiver and how her own personal growth journey came out of this tragic accident 40:30 - Life now!! Des chats about her job that lights her up as much as dance used to, and what plans she has for post secondary in the upcoming months45:25 - Advice from the Ford women for the flock on how to live your most vibrant livesMental Health and Addiction Support Hotline in Ontario1-866-531-2600Canadian Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 9-8-8Click here for other helplines and supports related to mental health and addictions in CanadaConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

WARNING: The content in this episode contains information about someone's serious mental health struggles. If you are struggling yourself, please visit the support links in the show notes below.  On today's show, Emily talks to Betty and Desirée Ford as they share their journey to healing after a catastrophic car accident on May 4, 2018 completely altered their life. 21 days in a coma, 210 days in hospital, 24 surgeries, and immeasurable amounts of post hospital recovery, these two women went through hell and back to get to where they are today. Listen in to this two part series that shows us a MIRACULOUS healing journey overcoming unbelievable mental and medical feats! Time Stamps0:45 - Intro2:17 - Meet Betty and Desirée Ford 6:45 - Emily and her guests rewind all the way back to BEFORE the accident and they explain what their life looked like then, inclusive of Des' mental health struggles12:10 - What happened the day of the accident 18:12 - The severity and magnitude of Des' injuries23:56 -  The power of positivity and how the Ford Army came to be28:50 - Trusting in others with literal life and death decisions, and the personal growth journey Betty had to go on to let people in 32:50 - Recap of today's conversation and a glimpse into Part 2 of the seriesMental Health and Addiction Support Hotline in Ontario1-866-531-2600Canadian Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 9-8-8Click here for other helplines and supports related to mental health and addictions in CanadaConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Today's episode gets Emily talking about how her own chronic overthinking has affected her well-being. She invites you to consider whether this may be affecting yours as well and gives you some actionable steps to take to feel more confident making decisions, even if you don't know how it will all unfold afterward. Time Stamps0:28 - Intro 2:25 - Emily's take on why so many of us overthink 7:20 - Decision making fatigue and a trick to overcome it -- nothing's permanent10:20 - Our brains makes 35,000 conscious and subconscious decisions a day 13:15 - How overthinking can often be confused with self-reflecting, problem solving15:03 - Some signs that may indicate you're overthinking16:30 - The toll it's taking on both our mental AND physical well being 17:45 - Using the 5 Second Rule and other tactics to stop yourself from getting on the overthinking train21:30 - Recap and sign offThe Dr. Fowler ArticleConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

In this episode, Emily talks about spring cleaning your brain by going RIGHT to the source and tackling your content consumption habits! She talks about the dangers of mindless scrolling and what it's actually doing to us,  the fine line between consuming real and authentic content that  doesn't perpetuate parts of us that don't align with our highest vibrations, and the dangers of having the world at our fingertips. Towards the end, she gives you tips on how to effectively spring clean your content consumption, so that you're able to start showing up in the way you actually WANT to. Time Stamps: 0:40 - Intro2:21 - Why Emily believe it's important to Spring Clean the way we consume our content6:10 - You are the sum of the 5 people (or pieces of content) you spend the most time with8:20 - Emily's aha moment when she realized that what she was consuming was colouring her lens of the world and her own identity 12:32 - Sporadic vs. frequent consumption and long form vs. short form content15:08 - The dangers of having the world at our fingertips18:50 - Emily uses her own social media accounts as an example 24:05 - The fine line of creating and consuming real and authentic content that doesn't perpetuate parts of us that don't feel in alignment with our highest selves30:55 - Our content consumption is a huge reflection on how well we know ourselves32:50 - Tips on HOW to Spring Clean your content consumption 40:15 - Wrap Up Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Emily found a list on Oprah.com titled "20 Questions Every Woman Should Ask Herself", and today's she's sharing them with you along with some prompts that will help you answer them for yourself! Listen to this shorter episode a few times over to get the real effect, and check out the links below to get access to the original list, as well as the option to download Emily's Prompt Guide to get you started if you're struggling with where to start! Original List of Questions from Oprah.comEmily's Prompt Guide to Help You Answer Them YourselfTime Stamps0:58 - Intro 1:42 - The importance of asking yourself hard questions 5:54 - The homework Emily's giving you this week - - what she really WANTS to know!7:07 - Emily poses each question and gives you a prompt for each one if you're struggling with where to start when answering for yourself! 16:53 - Wrap up, and a reminder of what's in the show notes for you today! Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Emily finally got around to watching Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie and she's talking all about it on the pod today! She confesses about her complicated relationship with Barbie as a whole... and examines the intense dichotomy that both the doll itself, and the movie present! Be a fly on the wall in Emily's brain as she watches the movie for the first time and puts her thoughts to paper... and then to mic!Time Stamps: 0:20 - Intro6:30 - Greta Gerwig being a "first"7:28 - Emily's complicated relationship with Barbie13:16 - The Midge discontinuation15:50 - The "either or" mentality 17:43 - "It's the best day ever"19:18 - Ferrera's monologue "It's literally impossible to be a woman" 23:48 - The "box" scene at Mattel 25:16 - The scene with Ruth Handler 28:00 - No perfect resolution for Barbie 28:35 - "We mothers stand still so that our daughters can look back to see how far they've come"30:07 - Just as confused, if not more, than I was before.......Want to read more on the Barbie movie? Start with these pieces Emily read this week:The New YorkerColossusForbesScreenCraftConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

 ** International Women's Day is Friday March 8th 2024 . . .  disregard when Emily says it's on a Wednesday!**Happy International Women's Day this week to the flock! Today, Emily celebrates WOMEN and chats about the history of how this day came to be! She shares some interesting facts about women that you might not know, describes incredible women who achieved firsts for the female kind, and mentions some ideas of what we can do to #inspireinclusion and bring women's issues to the forefront of society's minds today and beyond! Keep listening and check out the show notes below! What Can You Do ? Ideas of Where to Start!Click here for Amnesty International's GuideResources Used for this Episode:50 Fascinating Facts for Women’s History Month Interesting Facts About Women10 International Women’s Day Facts - March Events International Women's Day 2024 Canada6 Interesting Facts About Women You May Not Know!54 Intriguing Facts about WomenHistoric Firsts of the Female KindConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Emily talks about how she had to pivot and change last minute what this episode's topic was going to be, because of how she was feeling and the phase of cycle she was in. She shows you what listening to your body truly means, and how that often comes wrapped up in unexpected changes to our routines and scheduling. If you want to have a perfect example of the culmination of everything we've learned in this series and how to put it into practise.... this last part to the series is for you! Time Stamps 0:50 - Intro1:45 - A check in for us all 2:20 - Em's need to pivot this week vs how she usually sets up running the pod based on her cycle phases5:55 - Life circumstances can throw your flow within your cycle off12:10 - How Emily's late luteal phase hits her hard and what a day looks like in this phase for her, honouring her cycle 15:37 - Check in - - How have YOU tuned into your cycle (or not) lately? A wrap up to the Female Cycle MiniSeries Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

In the third part to this MiniSeries on Women's Cycles, Emily chats with fitness coach and trainer Emma Gilligan from the UK. The conversation dives into the idea of syncing your exercise routine and eating with the four phases of your cycle to achieve your best results, and feel your ultimate best. Emma gives you tips of the types of exercises to do during each phase, along with the types of foods to incorporate .... AND explains the mindset piece that comes along with getting into more of a rhythm with your own body! Self-compassion and self-confidence are going to skyrocket for you after listening to this episode today!Time Stamps0:40 - Intro2:07 - Welcoming Emma to the pod 5:50 -  Emma explains why she decide to become a fitness coach for women who focusses on syncing with their cycles with their training  to achieve their best results9:45 - Emma explains how our hormonal cycle affects our training and nutrition  13:10 - Which types of exercises to do during each phase of your cycle20:05 - How knowing your hormonal cycle and understanding how it affects your ability and desire to do certain types of training will ultimately lead to more self-compassion and self-confidence 24:04 - How to align your eating habits and nutrition to be in rhythm with the four phases of your cycle 30:13 - Emma shares the shifts she's seen in herself after really incorporating the different phases of her cycles into her own training and nutrition habits34:00 - How to work with Emma 35:50 - RecapHow to Connect more with EmmaCoaching with Emma - click here!SOCIALS IG:    @_emmagilligan_fit         AND      @energise_trainingTikTok: @_emmagilligan_fitConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Emily chats with Naturopathic Dr. Jenna Priestap on all things periods! Dr. Jenna's practise focuses on maternal health and she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to pain free periods and what you should and shouldn't be experiencing when it comes to your monthly bleed! She goes through sings that you need some help regulating your period, and tools like seed cycling, acupressure, and changes to your diet that can help you get on top of your hormones and have the healthiest menstrual cycle possible! Connect with Dr. Jenna Get her FREE 7 Day Period Pain Reducing Meal Planwww.jennapriestap.comIG HANDLE: @drjennapriestapTime Stamps: 0:38 - Intro1:20 - Review of the Pod3:14 - Introducing Dr. Jenna 7:52 - What a period should actually look like with a healthy menstrual cycle 13:27 - The colour and consistency of blood that you should be looking for 17:30 - How diet affects our cycle and what we can eat for PAIN FREE periods20:25 - How does our period change as we age? 23:47 - Seed cycling 28:31 - #tiredmomlife and why Dr. Jenna thinks it doesn't need to be the case36:00 - How Dr. Jenna teaches her patients to incorporate acupressure to help with anxiety, overwhelm, and menstrual pain40:46 - Outro and RecapConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

HOW much do we ACTUALLY know about our female cycle and the different ways that we can support it to thrive? This month at The Joyful Flamingo, it's  ALL ABOUT OUR CYCLE! This will be a mini series of four episodes,  and today we’re kicking it off with an ode to our blood and an overview of what’s actually happening inside our bodies. It's Your Cycle Basics 101! We're sharing some of your first bleed stories, chatting about why it's still a topic that's taboo to talk about, as well as highlighting the basic knowledge you need to know about the four different phases of your cycle and what's happening to you during each one! Be sure to check out the show notes for a book recommendation from Emily!Time Stamps: 0:50 - Intro1:35 - Review of the pod3:30 - The uncomfort still surrounding menstruation and the period poverty that exists today9:15 - Some flockie's share their experiences of their first bleeds15:04 - Why it's so important to share these stories with MEN16:06 - How our health curriculum first introduces menstruation and the female cycle 20:41 - Cycle Syncing and the book In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life23:07 - Cycle Basics 101: The Four Phases28:54 - How to live IN FLOW of these cycle phases31:53 - Our two clocks as women: circadian and infradian 35:44 - Outro 37:18 - Disclaimer RESOURCES Used to Write this Episode: FAST FACTS: Nine things you didn't know about menstruationMenstrual Equity Fund Pilot - Women and Gender Equality CanadaThe 4 seasons of your menstrual cycle | eMed UKIn the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life  by Alisa Vitti -- (grab your copy by clicking the link above)Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Emily welcomes her Hot Hubz to the show today to give the male perspective on all things Joyful Flamingo related! On this episode we've got witty banter back and forth between husband and wife,  the male perspective on how men also go through paling stages, Mike's favourite episodes of the show so far, and his knowledge of the different phases of Emily's cycle! There's lots of juicy moments to hold on to today! Be a fly on the wall as the couple records together on one mic in their home studio!Time Stamps0:28 - Intro 1:12 - A review of the pod2:44 - Introduction of Emily's husband Mike, and the idea behind this episode format 7:10 - A little bit more about Mike if you don't know him10:05 - Mike's thoughts on the name and concept of The Joyful Flamingo 11:55 - Mike answers whether or not men also experience this idea of "paling" 16:02 - Mike's advice for we can encourage our partners that are male to go along the self-discovery ride with us 17:29 - Mike explains what it's been like to watch his wife on her own self-discovery journey 19:46 - Mike chats about his favourite episodes of the show so far25:25 - Being surrounded by female energy in his home, Mike talks about how right now, parenting girls feels mostly just like parenting kids.... no matter their gender28:15 - Mike reveals how much he knows about his wife's cycle and how it's been helpful to know more about that33:02 - A thank you and love note from The Schryvers to you all for giving our family something very special 35:40 - Disclaimer Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

In this episode, Emily responds to some of the "Ask Me Anything" questions she received from a recent poll on Instagram! She gives the details on her decision to go filter free,  how she uses her social media, what she's done to try and overcome people pleasing, and how comparison manifests within kids these days. It's a whole lot of chatting about al the things YOU all wanted to know! So listen in, and be sure to submit your own Ask Me Anything question to be featured on the next episode like this! Time Stamps:0:20 - Intro 3:40 - Format of how these Ask Me Anything questions work5:35 - Question 1: What made you decide to go filter free on her social media?14:57 - Question 2: How do you use your social media? 17:42 - Question 3: How do you overcome people pleasing?25:00 - Question 4: How do you work through the constant comparison among kids?34:18  - Recap and Send offConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Today's episode is a fire conversation with "The Mostly Peaceful Parent" Jake Leiske Willis! She is a certified parent coach who offers up SO much value to the flock today! Whether you're looking for camaraderie in your parenting, trying to understand what's going on in your toddler's brain, wanting to learn how to repair with your children, or looking for ways to co-regulate your nervous system with your children... this episode is for you. Jake uncovers the truth about becoming a mostly peaceful parent... that it all begins with the inner healing of ourselves. Trust me, you don't want to miss this one! How to get MORE Jake!The Mostly Peaceful Parent WebsiteJake's 12 Week Coaching CoursePre-Sale of NEW Course:Chill Parenting: Tame Your Nervous System, Transform your Tribe Connect on IG: @jakeleiskewillisTime Stamps0:30 - Intro 2:38 - Jake Leiske Willis - who is she? 5:25 - Becoming a Mom for the first time at 51 9:33 - How your village and mindset matter 11:15 - How Jake's parenthood differed in reality to what she imagined it would be16:12 - Why do parents feel shame around wanting more help and support? 18:09 - Why The MOSTLY Peaceful Parent? And how does peaceful differ from permissive parenting? 19:50 - Family Core Values 23:14 - When we respond to our children, it either ends in connection or disconnection25:15 - How this journey to mostly peaceful parenting has affected other relationships27:41 - LOW and SLOW! 30:17 - Don't just do something! Stand there!31:20 - Your job as a parent is to be the advocate for your child 32:01 - Prefrontal cortex development - what she we ACTUALLY ask of our children?33:40 - Regulating your own nervous system and co-regulating with your child's35:18 - How to repair with your child and the importance of doing it well 40:23 - How to get more Jake in your life!41:43 - Recap of Emily's fave parts of the conversation todayConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

If you're going to focus on one single thing that can impact your overall wellbeing... this is it! Today's episode dives into the importance of your gut health and how it can affect so many other parts of your wellness! We talk about signs that tell us we're needing some gut attention, the link between the gut and the brain, actions we can take to start healing our gut and more! Peep the show notes after for some more articles you can use to dive deeper into your gut health journey, and some recommended carts with the supplements Emily's been using for years to keep her gut functioning at it's best! Recommended Carts with Supplements for a Healthy GutThe Top  4 Supplements Everyone Needs for a Healthy GutHealthy Gut Habits Convenience Pack The FULL Deep Dive into Healing Your Gut Take a peek at these carts and if any of them interest you, or you need more consultation, get in touch with Emily via :Instagram @thejoyfulflamingo or by email -- [email protected] Stamps0:24 - Intro 3:25 - Why Emily started the journey to a healthier gut5:55 - What is the gut microbiome and what are the functions of the gut?7:25 - Gut health and your immune system 9:45 - The brain and the gut 14:20 - Other areas of your wellness affected by the gut 15:00 - Signs your gut needs some attention16:00 - Things we can do to maintain a healthy gut 21:45 - The brand that introduced the importance of a healthy gut to Emily 25:25 - Recap and Thank You Articles Used to Create This EpisodeMicrobiota in health and diseases | Signal Transduction and Targeted TherapyHow To Improve Your Gut Health, According To Research'Gut health': a new objective in medicine?Improve Gut Health: Recognize the Signs of an Unhealthy GutHow Does Your Gut Microbiome Impact Your Overall Health?Gut feelings: How food affects your mood - Harvard Health The Gut-Brain Connection: The relationship to emotions and managing stressConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

In today’s episode, Emily reveals what she does to bookend her day with joy and how impactful it is for the flow of the rest of her day. It’s a fresh take on 'the morning routine' that may feel more aligned for you! Take a listen for some guidance on how to bookend YOUR day with joy and be sure to check the show notes below for some free goodies that can help you on your 'bookending with joy' journey! Check out these freebies/support Emily mentions in the pod today 5 mins to Joy - A Joyful Flamingo Guided MeditationEmily's Morning Nourishment ProductsTime Stamps0:44 - Intro 3:10 - The concept of 'bookending with joy'4:20 - The fresh take on a 'morning routine'6:50 - Emily's daily morning ritual to bookend 7:55 - The difference between rituals and routines 10:05 - The 5 key things Emily does in the morning 12:28 - #1 NOURISHING YOUR BODY 14:56 - #2 GRATITUDE 16:58 - #3 AFFIRMATIONS 18:48 - #4 MOVEMENT 19:40 - #5 ALONENESS (MEDITATION)21:35 - The importance of 'bookending with joy' for our kids!24:10 - Evening rituals for the kids 30:10 - Evening rituals for the parents 33:20 - Bookending to suit YOU and YOUR needsConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

In today's episode Emily chats with guest, Sammi Dreiling, about the importance of tuning into our divine energies, specifically our divine feminine. We chat about the shadow versions of our divine energies, the inner work and healing that needs to happen in order for us to shift into the divine versions, tips and rituals for connecting with our divine feminine, and more! Connecting with Sammi - You can find her on IG @sammidreiling- Browse her book I, dea Awaken Your Inner Goddess  here- Browse her Supershroom Soda, hereYou can find the other book Sammi mentions, Good Inside, by Dr. Becky Kennedy hereTime Stamps0:35 - Intro 1:40 - A review of the pod2:45 - Welcoming Sammi Dreiling to the flock6:15 - Sammi answers what she believes is at the forefront of women's well-being and the inner healing that needs to happen9:30 - The concept behind the DIVINE feminine and masculine energies and the SHADOW versions of these energies 14:25 - A few tips  for women who are feeling lost on how to awaken their inner goddess19:45 - Daily rituals that may help you shift into your divine feminine energy a little more24:20 - Sammy's wish for her daughters as she help raise the next generation of females30:58 - Recap32:30 - Disclaimer Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

This is the time of year when family traditions come out in full swing! Ever wonder what other families do? Looking for different ideas for your own family? On today's episode, Emily chats about how and why having joyful traditions during the holiday season help give us a sense of belonging, a key aspect of our well-being. She shares her own family's traditions, goes through others from around the world, and shares some ideas from other Joyful Flamingo Flock families! Lastly, she discusses how to combat holiday stress and focus on joy this holiday season. Time Stamps0:20 - Intro 1:07 - Reviews from some beautiful humans 3:22 - This season is a very full time of year for us all 4:30 - This can be a tough time of year for many as well 5:40 - Why Emily loves this time of year and what traditions she's carried on from her childhood12:25 - The traditions that Emily has now created with hot Hubz for our family 16:50 - Emily talks about her spirit animal, Olaf17:27 - Emily explains how traditions help us in our sense of belonging 18:48 - What other joyful traditions exist around the world?21:30 - Holiday traditions from other Joyful Flamingo Flock members25:12 - The tradition of LESS stress and how to make your holiday season more peaceful and joyful 28:00 - Thank you to the flock for giving me one of the greatest gifts this year29:10 - Disclaimer For anyone needing some extra support during this holiday season, click below.Managing Mental Health During the HolidaysVirtual Events to Support Your Mental Wellbeing this DecemberConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

In today's episode, our guest Julie Martell walks us through her experience with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. We discuss how this rare and aggressive breast cancer differs from others, what the early signs and symptoms were and how she was diagnosed, as well as the journey through her treatments, double mastectomy, and breast reconstruction.  Julie shares all about her mindset throughout and how important it was for her to advocate for herself and safe-guard her joy.Time Stamps0:24 - Intro2:00 - Welcoming Julie to the pod 4:35 - Identifying ourselves as what we do rather than who we are 7:52 - What Julie's life looked like prior to her diagnosis with cancer 8:40 - How Inflammatory Breast Cancer differs from other types of breast cancer and the early signs and symptoms 11:30 - No lump, still cancer 13:45 - Advocating for yourself and your health and KNOWING your body 18:55 - How Julie's mindset allowed her to continue to experience joy through her cancer journey22:02 - Julie explains her decision to undergo a double mastectomy and the feelings that came along with that choice26:42 - Julie takes us through her decision to go forward with breast reconstruction 29:39 - Julie explains her remission and what life looks like now after cancer 33:05 - Thank You and RecapIf you've never known how to properly check your breasts before, click here for a self-examination guide from the National Breast Cancer Foundation.You can find Julie on Instagram: @julesmartell*DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that Julie and I are not a medical or psychological professionals. This episode has been inspired by Julie's experience and journey through Inflammatory Breast Cancer and is brought to you through her lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

In today's episode, Emily busts the myth of what we've been led to think leading a 'balanced life' means! She explains why women specifically are feeling so off kilter in life these days, and gives us ideas and tangible tips on how to shift our thinking so we can start to feel like this whole balance thing might ACTUALLY be attainable.  As always she'd be SO grateful for you to share this episode with a friend, or leave a rating/review! Time Stamps:0:30 - Intro 1:24 - Emily reads reviews from listeners 2:30 - The idea of balance and how it relates to the flamingo 3:25 - Debunking the myth that balance even exists in the way we traditionally think 5:54 - Why women specifically feel so imbalanced 10:15 - The hidden 'cognitive load' and how it holds women back 17:05 - The swinging pendulum analogy 18:30 - The balls analogy 20:12 - Balance as a state of mind21:09 - 8 tangible actions you can take to achieve a sense of balance28:33 - Thank you / Share the Episode with the people YOU do life withThe articles Emily mentions in today's pod and others that she read to help form her messaging for this episode are linked below! [1] | J Glob Health.: Time poverty: Obstacle to women’s human rights, health and sustainable development[2] | BBC: The hidden load: How ‘thinking of everything’ holds mums back[3] | The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Study : Women Have More Active Brains than Men[4] | Forbes : Support is the Work-Life Balance Women Need[5] | Lifehack: Work Life Balance for Women [6] | Grazia: Overthinking Everything Blog Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Emily chats with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Sandra Boyse on the importance of pelvic floor health for women. Nothing was off the table in this discussion and the conversation dives into many topics like leaking urine, traumatic sexual and birth experiences, how the mind and stress can connect to our pelvic floor, and how to get the best female orgasm you can!You can find Sandra on IG @home.health.physio or view her website here: www.homehealthphysio.ca Join Sandra for a FREE Incontinence Intervention Online Info Session on Nov 21, 2023 from 8-9pm! Link to join is hereJoin Sandra for her next Pregnancy Pelvic Prep Class in January 2024! Add yourself to the waitlist hereTime Stamps0:40 - Intro 1:30 - Reading reviews of the pod 4:00 - Introducing Sandra to the flock 9:45 - Sometimes I laugh so hard, tears run down my leg 10:03 - What is the pelvic floor and the importance of it's health for women13:00 - How to stop peeing so frequently at night 17:20 - How the mind and stress connects to the pelvic floor 18:45 - How sexual and birth traumas can be stored in your pelvic floor muscles20:55 - WHO should be searching for a pelvic floor physio23:55 - At what age we should start talking to our daughters about pelvic floor health28:15 - What  an initial pelvic physio appointment looks like 34:10 - How pelvic floor health affects our sexual enjoyment35:40 - Passing Gas 37:40 - Why Sandra chose to specialize in pelvic floor physio41:00 - Wrap Up and Goodbye42:25 - Disclaimer Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

In this episode, we’re talking all about female friendships and why they’re so essential to the overall well being of women. We’ll go through the different types of friendships and relationships we have with our female comrades throughout our lives, how these relationships may shift and change, and ultimately… what they give to us as women. Studies Used for The Pod today:How Women Respond to StressWomen With More Social Connections Have Better SurvivalTIME STAMPS: 0:25 Intro 1:08 A Flamboyance of flamingos 2:15 What are your initial thoughts when it comes to female friendships?5:27 Explaining OG friendships 9:45 Explaining serendipitous friendships 12:47 Explaining adult friendships 14:30 Explaining online friendships 15:43 How female friendships can help your physical well being/how oxytocin comes into play18:37 Immersing yourself in divine feminine energy 19:40 Celebrating partnerships with friends 21:20 Raising small women who are navigating friendships 23:20 The media’s portrayal of female bonds vs reality 23:15 Friendships change and shift, so be sure to stay connected 27:30 A reminder to reach out to your chosen sisters today Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Emily explains who she is, why this podcast was created, and how the name "The Joyful Flamingo" came to be! She shares in detail, her obsession for women’s well-being and the movement she’s looking to create of badass women who show up in this world unapologetically and joyfully! If you’re new to this show, start here! It’s a great way to get to know your host and learn what you can expect to get out of sticking around and becoming part of The Joyful Flamingo flock! 0:34 - Intro1:19 - A welcome to our listeners 3:20 - Get to know Emily6:35 - Why a podcast, and the journey it took to get here9:35 - How the name "The Joyful Flamingo" came to be11:20 - The symbolism of flamingos and the parallel drawn to women16:15 - Why the word JOYFUL is vital to the name20:35 - Why Emily's zooming in specifically on WOMEN’S well-being 21:30 - Ideas of what can be done as a female collective to find more vibrancy and joy 26:25 - Self-care VS. Self-discovery/Self-understanding27:28 - The movement we're creating here30:05 - Thank you / Where we can connectConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.

Welcome to The Joyful Flamingo Podcast, I'm SO glad you're here! This trailer gives you a little taste of what you can expect by sticking around and tuning in with us each week! Now, let's go find our joy! Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.